QUOTES 5/21/2017

“It would not be a stretch to say that public nudity amounts to a kind of existential, or even spiritual, experience for students who engage in it-giving them a feeling of distinction and meaning in the midst of lives that are often noticeably empty of spiritual purpose . . . In this way, naked parties . . . function as proxy religious rituals in an age of moral relativism.  It’s transgression as transcendence.  Many ancient pagan religions incorporated ritualized nudity . . . Ironically, in these sophisticated, modern times, nudity has reemerged as a sacred rite at a university that has largely abandoned its religious past.” – Nathan Harden, http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/19624/

“Naturism” (Video) - https://vimeo.com/27411985

“I was hiking on a trail in Vermont last summer that is also popular with mountain bikers and a group of four was coming towards me.  The first one was way ahead of the others and he laughed said hi and told me that there were two other guys and a woman behind him.  They were all pretty friendly as they went by but then again I was in Vermont and nudity is really accepted by most people up there anyway.” – Jantinc, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=107802&page=last

“When you sleep in clothes, your body heats up and prevents effective use of these hormones.  In other words, sleeping with clothes on makes you grow old faster.” – Joseph Hindy, http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-sleeping-naked-you-probably-didnt-know.html

“Nudism is about more than just being nude.” - http://centauri4-naturism.tumblr.com/post/127638774906/pointlessly-inappropriate

“. . . with the neighbors.  It is far better to NOT hide your naturism from them but to discuss with them at the earliest opportunity.  DO NOT ask for permission - in other words, do not say ‘would it be OK if I sunbathe naked in the garden?’ - rather try something such as ‘if you see me naked in the garden, don't worry I'll only be minding my own business gardening or sunbathing, etc.’  The relationship you have with the neighbors can help to establish your ‘naturist credentials’ and may help support your credibility in any legal hassle.  For example, if the only time you have ever been seen naked in your garden is by the neighbors' children, how do you convince people that it was entirely normal and innocent?  But, if you are a well-known naturist in the area then being seen is sort of expected and just more of the same.” – John, http://www.naturist-corner.net/community/index.php?topic=21088.0;topicseen